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This is the first article in Amanda Maguire’s Vegan Guide to Boston series, which profiles Boston’s best vegan products and businesses.
It can be tough to find vegan food in Boston—let alone vegan desserts. That’s what makes FoMu Ice Cream such a gem. Owned by Deena Jalal and Hin Tang, the shop has outposts in Allston and Jamaica Plain. I paid a visit to chat with Deena and, of course, sample their wide array of innovative, non-dairy flavors. Their signature ice creams are made from creamy coconut milk, but they also have nut-based flavors that use a blend of cashews and almonds. All of their ice creams contain natural, local, and organic ingredients whenever possible. Here's what Deena had to say about FoMu's crave-worthy ice cream and what makes it so special.
GROUPON: What is FoMu's best-selling ice cream?
DEENA JALAL: Salted caramel—by far!
G: Could you tell us a little about the inspiration behind this flavor and whether you initially expected it to be so popular?
DJ: Salted caramel is sort of like the new vanilla. We knew we had to make it—from scratch and with the best ingredients.
G: Are there any new ice-cream flavors or products you're particularly excited about? I noticed you now have in-store bake shops.
DJ: We have some really popular seasonal flavors that have come out, like our Almond Raspberry Crumble, Purple Mu, and Mango Lassi. We can't make enough of those! We also recently expanded our bakery production. We make all of our ice-cream inclusions from scratch and knew there was a lot of interest to get those directly to our customers. We really focus on making the best from-scratch goodies we can—that happen to be really accommodating to diverse diets. We just came out with a coconut-water sorbet that is so refreshing and unique. It's awesome in the heat.
G: Here’s something we all want to know: what makes FoMu so insanely good?
DJ: [Laughs] It's magic. It's really a combination of taking awesome ingredients, making things from scratch (which is really hard to do with any dairy ice cream), and churning them with minimal air so that flavors stay intact and the texture is rich and lovely.
G: Why did you opt to go plant-based with your ice cream and baked goods, as opposed to using dairy and eggs?
DJ: We are huge foodies and into alternative foods. The premium options were lacking in the alternative-ice-cream space, and not using dairy does allow us to craft a super-pure product.
G: What has been your best moment as a business owner at FoMu?
DJ: Seeing people, especially kids, have ice cream for the first time and love it.
G: When you're not making Banoffee Pie, Cardamom Pistachio, or Thai Chili Peanut ice cream, what are you cooking at home?
DJ: Oh my goodness—anything we haven't tried before. We love our CSA for that reason. We get amazing produce and get creative with it. We especially love ethnic food and try to emulate our favorite dishes.
FoMu Ice Cream is located at 481 Cambridge St. in Allston and 617 Centre St. in Jamaica Plain. To visit via public transit, take the Green Line B Train to Harvard Avenue Station for the Allston store, or take the Orange Line to Green Street Station for the Jamaica Plain location. You can also check out FoMu’s online store.
Photos by Aaron Scott
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It is so easy to miss out on the tourist attractions in the city where you live. As a visitor, your focus can be on getting to know a place in just a few days, while at home, there is work to finish, laundry to be done, and friends to see, and sometimes that doesn’t leave much space for playing the tourist on your home turf. After spending some time living and traveling in France, I realized the benefits of really bringing the perspective of a tourist to your own city, and since coming back to Boston I’ve been trying to bring a little more “staycation” into our time at home.
In that vein, my husband and I recently walked the Freedom Trail, the path connecting 16 important historical sites from Boston Common to Charlestown’s Bunker Hill Monument. It was something I hadn’t done since grade school, and it was just right for a day as a tourist in our own town. A line of red bricks marks the path, and you can follow this line for a self-guided tour. Brochures describing the significance of the various stops are available at the visitor’s center, and can also be downloaded from the Freedom Trail website.
We splurged for a spot with the colonial-costumed and be-wigged tour guide – he was worth the ticket price ($11 each for adults, $7 for children under 12). We heard lots of interesting historical facts, plus some hilarious stories about personalities like Sam Adams, and that one time that the Granary Burying Ground gave way and someone fell into a crypt (yikes!). A mix of morbid and fascinating, the Granary Burying Ground was a highlight, and is a testament to Boston’s long history. Many of the gravestones are elaborately engraved, and several well-known historical figures, including Sam Adams, John Hancock, and Paul Revere, are buried here.
Stops along the red brick line include the oldest public school in the country, the site of the Boston Massacre, and Paul Revere’s house. Guided tours focus on a section of the route, with many exploring the area from the Common to Faneuil Hall while others focus on the North End. There is also a guided tour featuring African-Americans involved in the Revolutionary War, and of course, a historic pub crawl! Sign me up! For more details and to sign up for any of the Freedom Trail Tours, visit the website.
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It is true, brows really shape the face. They can transform your look. Right now, we are seeing fuller, more natural brows. The ultra thin, barely there style is a look of the past. Recovering from over plucking in high school can take time. We have all abused our brows at one point but there is help. With some patience, everyone can achieve those runway model brows.
There are so many options when it comes to the first step, grooming brows. Some people may just need a clean up for those spare hairs and some may need an overall shaping. Waxing is the most popular method for achieving an arched look and maintaining it. You can also thread the eyebrow which removes a strip of hair at one time. It can be a bit more precise than waxing but a few may find it a bit uncomfortable. Another option is laser hair removal but this is permanent and expensive.
Beaucage Salon on Newbury Street is a great place to start. One of the top spas in the city, you will leave with a great new brow shape. See Monica Salipante who has been featured in publications such as Lucky and Allure Magazine. She is an expert and can give you tips on how to get the perfect shape. She may tell you to grow out a certain area and will pluck every spare hair to perfection. Starting at $23 for waxing, Monica's expertise will go far.
The Benefit Boutique on Newbury is the only one in Massachusetts. Not only is it ascetically adorable and unique, these experts are there to teach and guide on shape and upkeep. The boutique offers waxing, tweezing, and threading but also brow tinting. A best seller here is the Gimme Brow fiber gel. The gel adheres to hair and allows brows to look fuller. There are also a variety of other products to enhance your shape.
The European Wax Center in the South End is an afforable option for those who often wax. The specialists here use 100% natural beeswax from Paris to achieve the most supple results. If you are constantly waxing, try purchasing one of their specialized packages based on how many times a year you frequent to save some cash. Always professional and quick, this is a one stop shop on all your waxing needs.
Brows may take time to achieve perfection but in the end, it will all be worth it.
Beaucage Salon and Spa
71 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02116
(617)437-7171
Benefit Boutique
156 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 830-7110
European Wax Center
1387 Washington St
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 236-0050

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